HMS Vanguard
TypeSubmarine
OriginBritain
Era1993
UsersRoyal Navy
About HMS Vanguard
Britains nuclear deterrent, carrying Trident missiles. Four boats, one always at sea. The UKs entire independent nuclear arsenal is submarine-based. Each boat patrols for 3 months with a crew of 132. The captain carries a letter from the Prime Minister to be opened only if Britain is destroyed.
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